13 Facts About Duane Solomon

Duane Renard Solomon was born on December 28,1984 and is a retired American Olympic track athlete, primarily known for racing the 800 meters.

Duane Solomon ran for his home country in the IAAF World Championships in 2007 and 2013 as well as in the 2012 Olympic Games.

Duane Solomon took the gold medal at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Under 23 Championships in 2006.

In high school Solomon was the 2003 CIF California State Champion in the 800 m with a time of 1:49.79, while running for Cabrillo High School under the training of high school coach Peter Anderson.

Duane Solomon ran for the University of Southern California, coached by legend Laszlo Tabori.

Duane Solomon set his previous Personal Record of 1:45.69 while finishing 3rd at the 2007 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Duane Solomon narrowly missed improving that time running 1:45.71, while finishing 3rd at the 2008 NCAA Championships.

Duane Solomon followed Charles Jock in a first lap under 50 seconds.

In January 2013, Duane Solomon set the American 600 m indoor record with his 1:15.70 win at the Glasgow International Match.

Duane Solomon won the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 1:43.27 to qualify for the Moscow World Championships.

Duane Solomon won the 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 1:44.30.

Duane Solomon was the anchor leg of the 4x800m IAAF World relays for the USA In 2014 which they placed 3rd The time was about 7:08.8.

Duane Solomon walked home in 3:08.74 after almost passing out.